The fire brigade dealt with five severe weather-related incidents across Cyprus in the 24 hours until 6.00am on Thursday, including pumping water from basements and rescuing a vehicle in Limassol.

Authorities responded to flooded roads and waterlogged properties in the Ypsonas to Agios Sylas area on Wednesday, following heavy rainfall and the overflow of a small tributary.

Three flood response teams from Limassol stations pumped water from basements and extricated a vehicle stranded on a flooded road.

The municipality of Polemidia assisted by clearing rainwater drains to ease water accumulation on local streets.

During the 24-hour period, the fire brigade handled a total of 26 calls: 13 fires, 11 special services, and two false alarms.